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WhatsApp faces global outage, users facing issues with messages, calls and more
WhatsApp is down for thousands of users across the globle, including India.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for February 28, 2025 puzzle
NYT Connections for February 28, 2025, challenges players to group 16 words into four categories. Hints include decision-making, affectionate terms, clarity of thought, and irreversible actions. Answers: Hesitate, Waffle, Waver, Yo-Yo; Angel, Dear, Doll, Peach; Marbles, Mind, Sense, Wits; Bell, Egg, Genie, Toothpaste. Strategies: Identify obvious groups, use elimination, and think creatively.
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Maharashtra citizens can now book bus tickets and get govt services on WhatsApp
In addition to WhatsApp services, Maharashtra is also testing artificial intelligence (AI) to make government work faster and more efficient. The government will use Meta’s AI model, Llama, to help officials access documents quickly and speed up decision-making.
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Goodbye, Skype: Microsoft pulls the plug on video calling app
Microsoft may finally shut down Skype, the once-popular video calling app, as reports suggest users will be moved to Teams starting May. While Microsoft hasn’t confirmed it yet, signs point to Skype’s end after years of decline. Learn more about why Skype is fading away and what’s next for users.
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Apple iPhone 16e goes on sale: Check price, discounts and trade-in offers
Apple iPhone 16e is now available for purchase via both online and offline retail channels.
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Xiaomi launches Buds 5 Pro with spatial audio and Wi-Fi in China: Price, India launch and other details
Xiaomi has launched Buds 5 Pro with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The earbuds are tuned by Harman and offers up to 40 hours of battery life.
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin says the race to AGI is on, urges Google to move faster
With Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, launched in December, the company is making big moves in AI. Brin’s message is clear, the race to AGI is on, and Google plans to win it.
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New Apple features let parents control kids' app access without sharing birthdates
Apple aims to give parents more control while keeping kids safe online without collecting unnecessary personal data.
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Vivo T4x expected price and colours teased, this is how much the phone is will cost
Vivo has teased the T4x smartphone ahead of the official announcement. The handset is expected to cost under Rs 13000 as per a teaser posted on Flipkart.
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Wordle today: Hints, Answers and Clues for #1350
Today's Wordle answer, FUZZY, proved tricky with its rare double ‘Z.’ Featuring one vowel and a repeated letter, it challenged players’ usual strategies. If you struggled, you weren’t alone! Recent answers like LODGE and AWARD show Wordle’s ever-changing difficulty, keeping fans engaged and eager for the next puzzle.
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How to use new Aadhaar portal for authentication: Steps, things to keep in mind and more
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a new Aadhaar authentication portal, swik.meity.gov.in, following the notification of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025.
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Meta fires 20 employees for leaking confidential information, more job cuts expected
Lately, Meta has been dealing with a lot of leaks. Reports have revealed details from private meetings, including one led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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“We will do a social app”: Sam Altman reacts to Meta’s plan to take on ChatGPT with Meta AI app
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman playfully reacted to reports of Meta launching a standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT. In a post on X, he said, “ok fine maybe we’ll do a social app,” taking a dig at Meta’s AI ambitions.
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OpenAI launches GPT-4.5, its most advanced AI model; Sam Altman says there's a "magic" to it
The model boasts a broader knowledge base, improved alignment with user intent, and heightened emotional intelligence, making it particularly adept at tasks such as writing assistance, programming, and practical problem-solving
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Job cuts at Google: HR and Cloud teams' employees laid off in latest restructuring
In the latest round of job cuts at Google, several employees in two of its units are being laid off under its voluntary buyout program.
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More people are choosing AI-powered PCs over regular ones, report reveals
AI-powered PCs are becoming the new standard, with more people choosing them over traditional computers. In the last quarter of 2024 alone, over 15.4 million AI-capable PCs were shipped—nearly one in four PCs sold.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra launched with Leica camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in China; likely to launch in India soon
Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, its latest and most powerful flagship smartphone of the year in China. The device builds on the success of its predecessor.
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Samsung Galaxy M06 5G or Galaxy M16 5G: Which entry-level phone from Samsung should you buy
M06 or M16? Which one should be your pick. To make it easier to choose, we've comapred them both in details.
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Blinkit starts 10-minute delivery for MacBook, iPad, Watch and other Apple accessories in these cities
Blinkit has introduced 10-minute delivery for Apple products, including MacBook Air, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and accessories. Announced via an X post by CEO Albinder Dhindsa, the service is now available in 11 cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Users can order through the Blinkit app, expanding the platform’s quick-commerce offerings beyond groceries to premium electronics.
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WhatsApp to soon get this new UPI feature: What is it and why it is important for users
WhatsApp is set to simplify UPI payments with UPI Lite, enabling faster, PIN-free transactions for low-value payments, enhancing its utility in India’s digital payments ecosystem.
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Samsung launches Galaxy M06 5G and Galaxy M16 5G smartphones with up to 6 years of software support: Price, offers, features and more
Samsung has launched the Galaxy M06 5G and Galaxy M16 5G in India, featuring 50MP cameras, 5000mAh batteries, and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processors. The Galaxy M16 5G offers six OS upgrades, while both devices support 25W charging and Samsung Knox Vault security. Prices start at Rs 9,499 with bank cashback offers.
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Alibaba makes AI chatbot Wan 2.1 available to all: Everything you need to know
Alibaba first introduced this AI model in January under the name "Wanx" before simplifying it to Wan.
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Wordle today: Hints, Answers and Clues for #1349
Wordle is a simple yet addictive word game where players have six attempts to guess a hidden five-letter word.
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iPhone 16 sales resume in Indonesia as Apple strikes $1 billion deal
Apple and the Ministry of Indonesia have struck a deal to invest $1 billion and lift the ban on the sales of the iPhone 16 series following a five-month ban. This deal also covers a manufacturing plant for AirTags and training programs for local workers.
